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carsonwerner
= Cult of Ray =
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 Posted - 06/14/2004 : 22:11:33
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I'm going to go with Oh if only joy had enough, or joy had a...
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
2715 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 00:02:13
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| Funny, catchy little song. Reminds me of the Amps. |
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MiscellaneousFiles
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
95 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 03:44:16
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It's quirky, disctinctive and good fun. Another feelgood Pixies song.
I don't know how I feel about new Pixies material in general. Should it fit with their back catalog, or break new ground like their old songs did at the time? Well I don't know, but I think this sounds totally unlike any other contemporary bands, but it's still Pixies.
I'm chuffed to bits that they've given us a new song, and I hope there are many more to come. I can't get enough of it. |
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Nightsoil
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Posted - 06/15/2004 : 04:24:05
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It's most interesting to me that the band are obviously comfortable
in recording this material at all!
It would have been easier just to keep their ambitions low and trade on the nostalgia aspects.... like we were expecting, no?
To me it makes complete sense, The Pixies were one of those rare bands whose sound was a genuine synthesis of the individuals involved. It almost wouldn't matter what they played, it'd still sound like them. And much as I love all subsequent things FB, it has made me realise just how much I loved/love that unique sound the Pixies had.
...and The rate 'our Fronk' knocks out tunes it'd be odd to imagine there won't be more, and soon.
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marcusb
= Cult of Ray =
USA
308 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 05:52:11
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Shrek 2 has songs from the Eels and Tom Waits.. and you don't think the Pixies would fit in? I think it's possible they were asked.. for sure.. to contribute something but I'm not saying they were asked.
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Huey
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Posted - 06/15/2004 : 06:01:57
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Jason
* Dog in the Sand *
1446 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 07:28:45
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It doesn't necessarily have to be the Pixies that were tapped for or submitted a song for SHREK 2. It could have just been Kim Deal/The Breeders. And then after that was rejected she ended up bringing the song to the Pixies.
At least that was the scenario that I assumed after reading that post (which may not even be true, of course). |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 07:46:36
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the question is when was it recorded?
SHREK 2 just came out a month ago. they could have been in post-production up till just a few weeks before the release. so it's completely possible that songs for the movie were still trickling in in feb-mar-apr.
it seems like too random a rumor to make up, which makes me think it's possible. |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7442 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 07:49:28
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The press release says it was recorded in March in LA.
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rivum
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
265 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 08:20:33
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what type of file do you get from iTunes?
if it's mp3, what bitrate is it?
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langdonboom
= Cult of Ray =
USA
260 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 08:34:18
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I got an AAC file from iTunes. Not sure on the bitrate, but it sounds great on my iRod.
Alienation confers freedom. Obscurity will keep you pure. Pray that you won’t be discovered young, so that you won’t be tempted to sell out early, or won’t be seduced by celebrity.
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prozacrat
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1186 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 08:38:07
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Originally posted by Dave Noisy
It was actually a mistake..it should have gone live tonite.
 Join the Cult of the Flying Pigxies - I'm A Believer!
Then it was a very blessed mistake. I'm happy.
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prozacrat
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1186 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 08:43:55
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Originally posted by rivum
what type of file do you get from iTunes?
if it's mp3, what bitrate is it?
rivum
Song files from the iTunes music store are not mp3. They are mp4. Actually... they are AAC (advanced audio codec, apple audio coding or something like that) but it is the the type of audio compression used with mpeg4. The files are not playable on anything other than iTunes or an iPod.
The bitrate is 128kbps. But because it's a nice new codec that is really good people say that it is virtually indestinguishable (or ible) from uncompressed CD audio. so that's good. it is DEFINITELY A WHOLE LOT BETTER than a 128kbps mp3. I can tell you that much.
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marcusb
= Cult of Ray =
USA
308 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 08:57:09
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Bam Thwok is currently #16 on iTunes top 100!
I once killed a boy with a Fender guitar |
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jo
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
516 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 09:08:58
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
2873 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 10:05:55
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My Review: Breeders overdosing on Prozac?
 "Join the Cult of the whore at the door / And You'll find no answers, but real fun" |
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woodworm
- FB Fan -
USA
94 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 10:30:04
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this reminds me of the two new beatles songs
this track is fun and new, lets just enjoy it
more on the way! |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6213 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 10:51:14
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Originally posted by Jason
It could have just been Kim Deal/The Breeders. And then after that was rejected she ended up bringing the song to the Pixies.
now that's another universe
kim brings rejected breeders songs to the pixies?
instead of vice versa?
 "I joined the Cult of Frank/Nobody wanted to join my Culf" |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 11:16:35
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[quote]Originally posted by LoganZ
Errol seemed to be hinting at a whole album. I don't know.
Errol's not letting us down. There'll be a whole album and it will kick butt.
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woodworm
- FB Fan -
USA
94 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 13:07:38
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the_evans_boy
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Posted - 06/15/2004 : 14:11:52
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| what a fucking incredible development... i love it! |
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The OK Pope
- FB Fan -
USA
46 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 14:57:46
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Originally posted by woodworm
is anyone hosting the song on a web site?
iTunes is. Come on pilgrim, support the artists.  |
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the thing
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
313 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 15:59:51
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Is it me or is Bam Thwock not the most Pixies sounding word(s) imaginable, the perfect onomatopoeic summation of the bands sound and ethos.
Of course it may be late, and I may be quite drunk
 How does lemur fur, reflect the sea? Someone should do tests |
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prozacrat
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1186 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 16:31:16
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| It looks like Bam Thwok is now #2 in the top 100!!! |
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Helmut
= Cult of Ray =
315 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 23:36:12
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| Just heard it. Good catchy song, a bit like the Amp's Tipp City in one part. Like Joey's big guitar bends. Sounds fresh. Thumbs up from Helmut! |
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Mad Lucas
- FB Fan -
Australia
144 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2004 : 02:54:50
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How good would Prozacrat be feeling, after starting THIS thread?!
Jesus was a sailor, when we walked upon the water. |
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realmeanmotorscutor
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1764 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2004 : 10:11:09
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This is not the worst song I have ever heard but it's hardly great. There must be more of you who don't really care for it. I mean COME ON! are you all really going to kiss the pixies' collective ass even if they hand you absolute shit? I fear for the future of the united state of the pixies.
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2462 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2004 : 10:30:40
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Zsolt G.
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Posted - 06/16/2004 : 11:29:04
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| I tend to agree that this song is rather weak, and as they mentioned in the press release, it was something they recorded to break the ice and goof around when they first rejoined. They've done "dumb" cartoon songs before like Tony's Theme and Theme from NARC. I'm glad they released it, and I had fun listening to it, but to me it sounds like "Pixies Learning How to use pro-tools" Very amatuerish. That organ solo is SO out of place that it's funny. People seem confused about the title but "bam" and "thwok" are commonly used in comic books as sound effect sounds. The Batman TV show is a good example. All this being said. I still had fun listening to this! |
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bflat
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
69 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2004 : 12:16:56
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| What's the chorus? "Bangkok wok"? |
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Jason
* Dog in the Sand *
1446 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2004 : 12:18:05
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I like the song more and more each day. It's happy. I like happy.
It's also reflective of the Pixies' current state. They all get along now and they all like each other now. |
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realmeanmotorscutor
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1764 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2004 : 13:26:53
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Frank's backing vocals are about the only thing saving this song. I have some issues with Kim; she seems very immature. And by the way Kim, what's with resorting to stealing a poor little kid's intellectual property? For shame.
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2004 : 13:28:45
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quote:
Originally posted by realmeanmotorscutor
Frank's backing vocals are about the only thing saving this song. I have some issues with Kim; she seems very immature. And by the way Kim, what's with resorting to stealing a poor little kid's intellectual property? For shame.
i hope you're kidding about the kim comment. (do you like that alliteration?)
it's not stealing. it's "inspired by".. i think it's a clever song. and actually, i think Franks backing vocals are almost unnecessary. |
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Peephole
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Posted - 06/16/2004 : 13:37:55
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I don't like it very much.
It sounds like a joke. |
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realmeanmotorscutor
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1764 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2004 : 13:39:21
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yeah, I was kidding, but not about her being immature and . . . frankly, annoying. Frank's vocals are not a huge part and don't really save the song but I think he add some depth. If I had heard this song without ever knowing the Pixies I would have thought it was a cute attempt by some first time college group. It's catchy but it isn't Pixies quality.
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BAM THWOK
